January 30, 2026

Contact: Kim Walker, 704-940-3149

Residential Sales Trends in York, Lancaster, Chester and  Chesterfield Counties

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Canopy MLS reports on residential sales trends in the contiguous counties to Mecklenburg County, which includes York, Lancaster, Chester, and Chesterfield, South Carolina. Data included in this report is for single-family, condo, and townhome property types only, for the geographies mentioned above.

Housing activity strengthened in 2025 across the micro-region just south of Charlotte, NC, as improving inventory levels supported increased transaction volume while prices continued to rise at a more sustainable pace. Closed sales for the region increased 7.2 percent over 2024 to a total of 6,624 transactions. All four counties experienced sales growth in 2025. 

Inventory expanded sharply increasing 49.1 percent year-over-year, offering buyers more choice and easing competitive pressures seen in prior years. At the end of the year there were 1,659 properties on the market. New construction accounts for 28 percent. For December 2025, inventory grew by 15.6 percent in York County, 45 percent in Lancaster County, 32.3 percent in Chester County and 21.8 percent in Chesterfield County. Months’ supply also trended higher, ending the year at 3.0 months, reinforcing the region’s gradual shift toward a more balanced market environment. 

Pricing conditions remained resilient throughout 2025. The 12-month median sales price rose 4.3 percent year-over-year to $399,990, while the average sales price increased approximately 3.3 percent to $441,803, reflecting continued demand for housing across the region despite affordability challenges. Sellers remained well positioned, with homes continuing to receive just under full asking price at 98.2 percent. The average days on market increased 30 percent from 2024 to 52 days, providing buyers with more time for decision-making and negotiation compared to the fast-paced conditions of recent years. 

“Looking back on 2025, the market demonstrated a healthy recalibration,” said Colleen Coesens, a Canopy MLS Board Director and Realtor®/Broker with EXP Realty, Rock Hill. “Inventory growth gave buyers more flexibility, while steady price appreciation showed that demand remained intact. As we move into 2026, these fundamentals position the region for a more balanced and sustainable year ahead.” 

New listings increased 12.3 percent compared to 2024, reflecting renewed seller confidence as market conditions normalized. Pending sales also finished the year higher, rising 5.5 percent year-over-year, suggesting demand remained consistent even as buyers became more selective. New construction continued to support the region by adding 143 new listings and 101 pending sales during December 2025. A trend seen throughout the year and the four counties. 

Coesens added, “With inventory rebuilding and mortgage rates expected to stabilize in 2026, both buyers and sellers are entering the new year with clearer expectations. This environment encourages thoughtful decision-making and supports long-term market stability.” 

As the region enters 2026, market metrics point toward continued normalization. Inventory levels remain well above recent lows, price growth has moderated, and demand remains steady, setting the stage for a housing market defined less by urgency and more by balance and opportunity. 

A closer look at the four South Carolina counties

York County closed 4,416 homes year-to-date in 2025, marking a 7.8 percent increase compared to 2024, supported by steady buyer demand and expanding supply. New listings rose 9.9 percent year-over-year, while pending sales increased 6.5 percent, reinforcing continued market momentum. The median sales price for the year climbed 3.9 percent to $410,000, and the average sales price increased 3.7 percent to $480,835. Inventory expanded again during December ending the year with 973 properties on the market. Months’ supply landed at 2.7 while days on market increased to 51 days as buyers gained additional negotiating leverage.

Lancaster County experienced moderate growth in 2025, with closed sales rising 4.8 percent year-over-year to 1,672 transactions and new listings increasing 16.4 percent, reflecting strong seller participation. The median sales price increased 5.7 percent to $445,000, while the average sales price rose 3.9 percent to $471,081, demonstrating continued price strength despite slower sales pace. Inventory expanded significantly ending the year with 464 properties, pushing months’ supply higher (3.4) and contributing to longer marketing times compared to 2024.

Chesterfield County recorded notable growth in overall activity in 2025, with closed sales increasing 28.6 percent year-over-year and pending sales rising 46.2 percent, albeit from a smaller base. New listings surged 47.4 percent, significantly expanding available inventory. While the median sales price edged up slightly year-over-year, increased supply contributed to longer marketing times and improved buyer leverage compared to 2024.

Chester County saw more modest gains, with year-to-date closed sales increasing 3.8 percent for a total of 383 transactions and pending sales up 9.9 percent compared to 2024. New listings rose 9.9 percent, helping inventory levels grow ending the year with 127 available properties. Months’ supply trended upward to 3.7. Prices remained stable, with the median sales price essentially flat year-over-year at $285,000, while the average sales price increased 3.6 percent to $275,868.

Canopy Realtor^® Association provides monthly reports on residential real estate market activity for the Charlotte region based on data from Canopy MLS. This report is based on the four South Carolina counties that are also included in the Charlotte region (Chester, Chesterfield, Lancaster, and York Counties).  For more details, visit the monthly report this release is based on, and search for “Piedmont Regional Association of Realtors®". 

See also Charlotte region reports and individual county reports for York, Lancaster, Chester, and Chesterfield.  For more residential housing market statistics, visit www.CarolinaHome.com and click on “Market Data.” For an interview with Canopy MLS South Carolina representative, Colleen Coesens, Realtor®/Broker-in-charge with EXP Realty, Rock Hill, please contact Kim Walker.

Canopy MLS is a wholly-owned subsidiary corporation of Canopy Realtor® Association and is the private broker cooperative used by Realtors® to bring buyers and sellers together with access to thousands of residential listings in a multicounty service area, including Charlotte, Asheville and Catawba Valley regions spanning across North Carolina, South Carolina and outside of the Carolinas. Canopy MLS, which has 21,000 subscribers, provides the most trustworthy, timely, accurate and complete property data along with proprietary tools for showings, market stats, predictive analytics, and more. Canopy MLS is used by its members to support consumers in their residential real estate transactions, whether selling, buying, investing or renting.